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Text messaging keeps roofing contractors connected to their clients

Why Texting Is the Secret Weapon for Roofing Contractors

With a proper strategy, text messages can become a powerful tool that drives revenue growth for roofing contractors

Philip Portman

July 28, 2025

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Your customers check their texts—so why aren’t you texting them? See why SMS is the new roofing industry essential.

Roofing the GreatWay

The team at GreatWay Roofing in Moorpark, Calif., honors founder Rod Menzel for his unwavering commitment, kind heart and entrepreneurial spirit

Art Aisner

July 7, 2025

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Honoring GreatWay Roofing founder Rod Menzel for his unwavering commitment, kind heart and entrepreneurial spirit

The Hospitality Wheel: A New Blueprint for Leadership in Construction

Building Success Through Hospitality

How entrepreneur Billy Downs is growing Ford’s Garage.

Jill Bloom

John Wyatt

June 30, 2025

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Billy Downs, president of Ford’s Garage, shares how his people-first leadership philosophy, rooted in his “Hospitality Wheel” concept, continues to drive business success and meaningful customer experiences.

Roofing Distributor Profile

Profile: Kyle Van Boxel of Van Boxel Building Supply

A distributor and manufacturer of synthetic felt carves out a niche in the roofing supply industry

Chris Gray

June 11, 2025

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Meet Kyle Van Boxel of Van Boxel Roofing Supply; his company combines manufacturing and distribution, delivering high-quality roofing materials at fair prices while experiencing enviable annual growth — all while remaining proudly independent.

Jason Jimenez, owner and president of Gaspar Roofing

Contractor Profile: Gasper Roofing

Using Social Media to Build a Roofing Empire

Jason Jimenez overcame language barriers and more to create a successful roofing business in South Jersey

Chris Gray

June 9, 2025

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From roofer to marketing maven, Gasper Roofing's $5.5 million success story proves a passion for customers beats any marketing degree.

Roof Chief is a CRM that helps manage leads, secure jobs, schedule teams, communicate with clients and process payments in a user-friendly solution.

Technology News

Roof Chief Launches Integrated Payment Processing for CRMs

Technology allows contractors to accept credit card, ACH and digital wallet payments

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 26, 2025

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Roof Chief adds integrated payments to its CRM, letting roofing contractors accept digital payments and streamline operations — boosting speed, cash flow, and customer trust.

Manufacturer News

All Weather Insulated Panels Launches IMPpro Customer Loyalty Program

Roofing Contractor Staff

May 7, 2025

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AWIP's new loyalty program supports its dealer network through tools and resources, including from co-branded marketing materials and public bid lead generation support.

A hand holding a hammer, preparred to put a nail in a roof

Customer Retention

Roof Maintenance: Don’t Underestimate the Small Stuff

The misconception that rooftop maintenance is just handling minor work can come with a cost for roofing contractors

Tracey Donels

May 5, 2025

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Roof Maintenance jobs represent significant revenue and often serve as the lifeblood of repeat business and customer retention.

Tariffs, Immigration & M&A- What You Need to Know Now

Video/Podcast

Roofers React to Tariffs, Negative Emails

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney, partner with Adams & Reese, explains the latest on how the Trump tariffs are impacting the roofing and construction trades.

April 24, 2025

In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores the moving targets that tariffs have become and how concern is growing among roofing contractors.

Avoiding the Mediocrity Trap of "It's Fine" in Roofing

Don’t settle for less when it comes to your business, as it could cost you jobs, people and your reputation

Ricardo González

April 11, 2025

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Settling for "It's Fine" can lead to unforeseen consequences when it comes to roofing, including your reputation. Ricardo Gonález shows how to avoid the snare of "It's Fine."